Chantell Frazier danced her way back on defense after her short jumper gave Jefferson its first lead of the game Tuesday night. ...more

December 16, 2009

The words you're reading rest on a prime piece of real estate. While the economy continues to rear and roil, newspapers across the country are clearly suffering from shrinkage. Editorial space on the printed page is at a premium. ...more

December 16, 2009

Elmo is getting a new home - or his toys are, at least. Toy maker Hasbro Inc. said Monday that it will make and market the toys and games based on well-known Sesame Street characters, such as Elmo, Big Bird and Cookie Monster. ...more

December 8, 2009

Former Central guard continues high-scoring ways at junior college in Tennessee. ...more

December 3, 2009

SCORES ...more

November 24, 2009

With horses, grey hounds, police dogs, a semi-truck, police car, two fire trucks and plenty of guests talking about their careers, Park Elementary School's students were wide-eyed with plenty of questions for Friday's Great American Teach-In. ...more

November 14, 2009

A South Shore resident will use his music to honor a fallen soldier. Robert Moffa of Ruskin - an award-winning composer and pianist whose work is often military-inspired - will perform during a concert Friday in memory of Michael D. Thomas of Seffner, a staff sergeant who was killed in Afghanistan in 2007. ...more

November 11, 2009

It would be tough to tally up the hours Gene Hink has devoted to helping local nonprofit agencies and people in need. But Florida Blood Services has kept a careful count of the blood the Brandon man has donated over the years. To commemorate a lifetime donation total of 75 gallons - that's 600 pints - Hink was inducted into the Fenwal Blood Technologies' Donation Hall of Fame on Oct. 11 at the Kennedy Donation Center in Tampa. ...more

November 7, 2009

Hundreds of pirates, princesses and Power Rangers lined up to strut their stuff and grab some goodies Sunday at the annual Halloween Horribles parade held at Center Place Fine Arts and Civic Association. But the fun isn't over yet. ...more

October 28, 2009

Five small businesses were honored in a big way Thursday by the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce. ...more

October 28, 2009